Explore the Family Name Zillmer
The meaning of Zillmer
German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of the Old Slavic personal name Sulimir, composed of the elements sul (from Old Slavic sulijь) meaning ‘good, better’ + mir ‘peace’.
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How common is the last name Zillmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zillmer saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,324, but by 2010 it had dropped to 40,745, a decline of roughly 34 percent. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname Zillmer also decreased during this period. The count stood at 728 in 2000 and declined by about 26 percent to 536 by the end of the decade. As such, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.27 individuals named Zillmer in 2000, which fell to 0.18 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #40,745 | -34.37% |
| Count | 728 | 536 | -26.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.18 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zillmer
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Zillmer identified as White. This percentage, however, did see a slight decrease from 98.76 percent in 2000 to 96.08 percent in 2010. Over the same period, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased considerably from 0.82 percent to almost 3 percent. There were no reported changes in individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 96.08% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.99% | 264.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |